1. side chain - Noun
2. side chain - Verb
(organic chemistry) That part of a molecule attached to some core structure; a radical.
(biochemistry) Any of the variable parts of amino acids that extend from the peptide backbone in proteins; they are referred to as R-groups, which branch off the backbone at the alpha carbon (Cα).
(audio) Auxiliary audio input fed to a synthesizer etc. and used to selectively trigger an effect.
(cryptocurrencies) A separate blockchain attached to a parent blockchain (mainchain) to extend its functionalities.
Synonym: childchain
(rail transport) On some railways, a chain fitted on both sides of a centre coupler or buffer at each end of a rail vehicle, which has a hook for connection to a corresponding chain on the next vehicle in a train.
side chain (third-person singular simple present side chains, present participle side chaining, simple past and past participle side chained)
(audio) To use auxiliary audio input in that manner.
Because glycine is the smallest amino acid with no side chain, it plays a unique role in fibrous structural proteins. Source: Internet
It is this deprotonation that allows the serine side chain to act as a nucleophile and bind to the electron-deficient carbonyl carbon of the protein main chain. Source: Internet
For him, the side chain contained at least two functional groups. Source: Internet
In continue, aminic group (-NH3 + ) of the Ile16 residue interacts with the side chain of Glu194, producing the "oxyanion hole" and the hydrophobic "S1 pocket". Source: Internet
In the following years Ehrlich expanded his side chain theory using concepts (“amboceptors,” “receptors of the first, second and third order,” etc.) which are no longer customary. Source: Internet
Methylation does not alter the positive charge on the side chain, however. Source: Internet